Business Advice
Yoko Ono puts a stop to “John Lemon” drink: Lessons for businesses in IP battles
Businesses are warned to think before using product names that could allude to famous figures, after artist Yoko Ono successfully stopped a …
Airbnb moves into restaurant bookings … L’Oreal heiress dies aged 94 … Google makes a billion-dollar smartphone move
Airbnb is expanding into new markets, announcing plans to roll out restaurant bookings through the accommodation booking platform in 16 US c…
Where does your power in negotiation lie? Walking away may not be the best outcome
Ensuring the best possible outcome during a negotiation may not come easily, even at the best of times, however there are tactics that entre…
Big W cops Facebook backlash after removing the word “Christmas” from products … Small business ombudsman asks to see Amazon contracts … Ikea launches AR tech
Shoppers are vowing to stop shopping at discount department store Big W after revelations it has removed the word “Christmas” from the packa…
Four ways to dream big from Virgin founder Richard Branson
Many successful business ideas have been born from big ideas, and Richard Branson’s Virgin Airlines is no exception, with the famous busin…
Four lessons in building a sell-out product from KeepCup co-founder Abigail Forsyth
Melbourne-based reusable coffee cup company KeepCup has been enjoying a healthy sales boost of late thanks to ABC’s War on Waste program, bu…
Elderly woman loses $550,000 in cyber scam … New $10 in circulation … Woolworths to partner with Apple Wallet for rewards
A crafty cyber scam has fleeced Australians out of hundreds of thousands of dollars, in cases involving fraudsters intercepting emails and i…
Company owner defends decision to fire worker over same-sex marriage views, despite the risk to her “business and integrity”
A legal expert has warned businesses to ensure they write down and communicate social media policies, following a Canberra business operator…
Toys “R” Us tipped to file for bankruptcy … Ad watchdog clears lamb ad … Uber apologises for “Wife Appreciation” campaign
America’s largest toy chain Toys “R” Us is preparing to file for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after struggling with financial challenge…
ACCC takes Servcorp to court over small business contracts … New Fair Work penalties take effect … Macquarie to offer fintechs banking data
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has launched court proceedings against office space provider Servcorp over allegat…
